Hindustan Times’ Post

Three new #criminallaws will come into effect across the country from Monday (July 1), bringing widespread changes in India's criminal justice system and ending colonial-era laws: #IPC Read here: https://lnkd.in/gaq-NU5u

The three criminal laws, passed in Parliament last December, will come into effect on July 1, 2024. The three new criminal laws, replacing colonial-era statutes, aim to modernise India's criminal justice system, with a focus on crimes against women, children, and national security. #Newlaw

"India’s criminal justice system is set for a monumental shift with the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reimagining the delivery of justice and emphasizing fairness, transparency, and accountability in criminal proceedings." #BhartiyaNyayaSanhita #CriminalJusticeReform #FairTrial #JusticeForAll #LegalTransformation #IndiaJusticeSystem #TransparencyInLaw #AccountabilityInJustice link:- https://lnkd.in/d3si97zX

Major Overhaul in India's Criminal Justice System! 🚨 Starting July 1, three new laws will take effect nationwide, replacing colonial-era legislation.🇮🇳 Stay informed and know your rights! ✊ #India #CriminalJustice #NewLaws #LegalReform

Here are 10 key points on India’s overhaul of its criminal justice system, replacing British-era laws for faster justice and addressing modern crimes. The new codes include provisions for Zero FIRs, mandatory crime scene videography, electronic summonses, and enhanced forensic support, reflecting significant judicial reforms and various stakeholder perspectives. Read full article - link below 👇 https://shorturl.at/zWzd7 . . Lawstreet Journal #lsjlawandpolicy #lawstreetj #CriminalJusticeReform #IndiaJusticeSystem #LegalReforms #NewCriminalCode #BharatiyaNyaySanhita #LegalUpdate #JusticeOverhaul #LawAndOrder #IndianLaw #JudicialReforms #india #legalnews

Mandatory sentences that applied for example to capital offences, were vastly different from minimum sentences such as those found in the Sexual Offences Act, and the Penal Code. (Petition E018 of 2023) [2024] KESC 34 (KLR) https://lnkd.in/dFQD2z35

The BNSS introduces provisions for preliminary enquiries and the right of the accused to be heard before taking cognizance of complaints, which were absent in the CrPC. These changes appear to conflict with established judicial precedents, and it remains to be seen how they will impact India's criminal justice system. #BNSS #CrPC #JudicialPrecedents #Ambiguity #NewCriminalLaws

The three new criminal laws aim to revamp India’s criminal justice system by consolidating the traditional provisions and procedures, making them more concise, contemporary, and relevant. The re-enacted laws are stated to be victim-centric and more suitable for the new technological era. Read our latest thought paper that sheds light on the amendments made to the new laws and the way forward in combatting organised crimes: https://deloi.tt/3Sjobuv Rohit Berry, Nikhil Bedi, K.V. Karthik, Rajat V., Ajay Singh, Jayant Saran, Himanshu Arora #ThreeNewCriminalLaws #CriminalJustice #CombattingCrime #LegalReforms #DigitalEvidence #ForensicandFinancialCrime

A forensic lens to assess the impact of recent legal reforms.

Three New Criminal Laws took effect from July 1 designed to make India's judicial system more accountable and faster. Shweta Punj talks to Niharika Karanjawala Misra, Principal Associate, Karanjawala & Co, as she decodes what these new laws mean for you. Stay tuned for #PoliticalEconomy on Moneycontrol 📹 #CriminalLaws #Laws